Take the guesswork out of HR compliance with My Business Workplace. Learn more.

SEARCH RESULTS

Showing 35 results.

Casual entitlements

It's important to consider the relevant short-term and long-term needs of an organisation when selecting the appropriate form of employment for a particular role.

My Business Premium

Employed full-time and casual by same employer: is it OK?

Can an employee hold two jobs within the same company? Discover key considerations for managing multiple roles and employment contracts effectively.

Guide to Employing Casuals

Learn how to effectively manage casual employees, including their rights, pay, and your legal obligations, with our comprehensive guide.

Do casuals get more than workers' compensation?

Can a casual worker claim more than workers’ compensation after a workplace injury?

My Business Premium

Lack of support for casual migrant employee with limited English resulted in unfair dismissal

A migrant worker with limited English was unfairly dismissed after being made redundant without support or consultation. The Fair Work Commission emphasised the need for extra care with vulnerable workers in such cases.

Is overtime payable on public holiday?

It also explores pay calculations for casual and shift workers under relevant awards.  

Calculating penalty rates for casuals

How do you calculate penalty rates if casual staff work overtime? Should the penalties be calculated at the ordinary hourly rate or the casual hourly rate (including the casual pay loading)?

My Business Premium

Time is money when travelling between work locations

A casual cleaner successfully claimed payment for travel time between work locations, as clarified by the Fair Work Commission.

Can Employees Work Through Their Meal Breaks?

Wondering if your casual staff can skip meal breaks or work through them?

My Business Premium

Student’s Bid For Unfair Dismissal Remedy To Go Ahead

When a manager thought a casual worker had blocked his text, he removed him from the roster program and group chat.